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March 09, 2008 Sunday Safar 30, 1429   Long queues outside Utility Stores mock govt claims MIRPURKHAS, March 8: The outlets of Utility Stores Corporation have failed in providing items of daily commodities to people on subsidised rate amid reports of selling to big general stores.... PML-Q man declared winner after recount THATTA, March 8: PML-Q affiliated Shirazi Group candidate, Mohammad Ali Malkani was declared successful here on Saturday after recounting of ballot papers of 15 polling stations of PS-87.... Law and order worsens SUKKUR March 8: The law and order situation which was considerably under control during the past three months has suddenly been deteriorated in the last few days as more than 50... Aitzaz visits markets: traders assure lawyers of support RAWALPINDI, March 8: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Aitzaz Ahsan here on Saturday visited different markets asking traders to observe the ‘black flag week’ with lawyers in order to press the forthcoming government to restore the pre-November 3 judiciary.... Illegal cell phone tower in Moenjodaro still there KARACHI, March 8: Despite clear orders to the federal government for removal of encroachments from the world heritage site of Moenjodaro, an illegal structure of a multinational cell phone company has... Speaker-designate assures of evenhandedness LARKANA, March 8: PPP designated speaker of the Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khohro has pledged to maintain decorum of the house and to treat equally Opposition and Treasury benches.... 30,000 TB patients in Muzaffargarh MUZAFFARGARH, March 8: There are around 30,000 patients of tuberculosis (TB) in the district and 20 of such patients die every year, participants of an awareness workshop organised by the Pakistan Anti-TB Association (PATA) were informed here on Friday.... LHC moved for re-poll in three constituencies LAHORE, March 8: The Lahore High Court has been moved for ordering re-polling in one national and two provincial constituencies of Gujrat because of “the massive rigging organised by Chaudhry Wajahat Husain and his armed gangs”.... Mubashir for non-violent revolution LAHORE, March 8: Former finance minister Dr Mubashir Hasan said on Saturday that despite the recent general election, power still remains firmly in the hands of the military and civil bureaucracy,... Four election petitions disposed of LAHORE, March 8: The Lahore High Court has disposed of four election petitions, including the one filed by former National Assembly speaker Syed Fakhr Imam, with the observation that these may be filed before election tribunals.... Four coaches, three trucks looted SHIKARPUR, March 8: Highway men looted coaches and trucks near Pathan Wahi in the jurisdiction of Khanpur police station, on Shikarpur-Kashmore Road on Saturday.... Education staff protests JACOBABAD, March 8: The lower staff of Education Department staged a rally to protest non-payment of salaries in Kashmore, on Saturday. They were led by Waheed Ali.... Labour hired from outside to operate rice mills LARKANA, March 8: The issue of salaries of technical labourer of rice mills further deepened when millers imported some labour and re-energised 20 mills in Shahdadkot on Saturday.... Merit to be given priority NAWABSHAH, March 8: Advising political parties to refrain from interfering in educational institutions, newly-appointed Vice Chancellor of Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology Prof Dr Wahid Bux Soomro said only merit will be given priority.... MQM celebration HYDERABAD, March 8: MQM Hyderabad Zone organised Jashan-e-Fatah at Pucca Qilla Ground to celebrate the success of candidates in general elections. The programme continued till early hours of Saturday.... Action against PPP sought MITHI, March 8: Vikram Meghwar, supporter of Arbabs has demanded action against PPP activists for allegedly attacking, thrashing and then handing him to police on Friday.... Bangle industry workers denied basic facilities HYDERABAD, March 8: Glass Bangle Industry Workers Union President Shamshad Baig has said that majority of the bangle industry workers are neither issued appointment letters nor attendance cards as a result... Hyderabad being developed fast: Halepoto HYDERABAD, March 8: The city in the past lacked proper attention because of which it remained under developed, said the caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Rtd) Abdul Qadir Halepoto.... Police accused of torturing teenager NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, March 8: The mother of 18-year old youth has accused the police of thrashing her son after hanging him naked from ceiling fan as a result he lost his consciousness.... ‘System enslaves women’ HYDERABAD, March 8: International Women’s Day was observed across Sindh by different women and social welfare organizations with great enthusiasm on Saturday.... Dacoit nabbed NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, March 8: Villagers apprehended a dacoit and recovered from his possession a Kalashnikov and motorcycle near Kamal Dero, Kandiaro Taluka on Saturday.... ORS drive fails to meet public expectations DERA GHAZI KHAN, March 8: The heavily-funded door-to-door campaign under the National ORS Movement by the National Commission for Human Development has failed to serve the purpose, it is learnt through various people.... Held for human trafficking GUJRANWALA, March 8: The Federal Investigation Agency claimed on Saturday to have arrested a human agent after a brief encounter at Copra, Sialkot and brought him here.... SHO, SI booked for killing two in shootout SIALKOT, March 8: No arrest has so far been made despite registration of a murder case on the directives of a local additional sessions judge (ASJ) on Friday against Saddar station... Varsity accreditation SARGODHA, March 8: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has accredited the University of Sargodha and its law degree.... Prisoner ‘commits suicide’ GUJRANWALA, March 8: A prisoner involved in the murder case of an elementary school student was found dead under mysterious circumstance s at his barrack here on Saturday.... Two sisters killed by brother, uncle KHANEWAL, March 8: Two sisters were killed by their brother and uncle early on Saturday morning in the name of honour in 9-A/8-R village of Tulamba Town near Mianchannu.... Bandits kill two friends KASUR, March 8: Two friends were shot dead by bandits near Rao Khanwala village in Raja Jang police precinct on Friday night.... A day to discuss privation of women LAHORE, March 8: A number of rallies and meetings held to mark the International Women''s Day here on Saturday stressed the need to empower women by abolition of feudal socio-economic order.... Today is first day of ‘black flag week’ LAHORE, March 8: Lawyers are set to hold protest rallies, meetings and seminars to mark the beginning of the black flag week on Sunday to reinforce the ongoing movement for the restoration of the deposed judges.... ‘Power supply to KESC not Wapda’s domain’ LAHORE, March 8: Water and Power Development Authority has dispelled the impression that Karachi faced a crisis-like situation as... Man shot dead LAHORE, March 8: Two brothers allegedly shot dead one of their relatives over a monetary dispute at Ghosia Chowk in Shalimar area on Saturday....

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